Here’s a thought…
“The competition between Nature and the economy is deep and broad.
In the short term, the economy usually wins. In the long term …?”
BILL APPEL
Letter to the Editor: Whatcom County Election Impacts “No Coal” Campaign
As most of you know there are three agencies that will decide the fate of the Gateway Pacific Coal Terminal at Cherry Point: the Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Washington and the Whatcom
4-H Hosts Final Senior Dinner of Season
4H Kids will host and serve dinner on Weds. Sept 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. from Marla Johns Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 p.m., Senior Center Wednesday – September
How Are We Doing? Review of County Finances
By County Auditor F. Milene Henley Second quarter 2013 I work for the government, which gives me a warped view of the world. I forget that not everyone knows obscure stuff like how levies work,
Public Meetings to Hear Local Voice in Nat’l Monument Designation
Indian Island in East Sound,owned by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) From the San Juan Preservation Trust With continued support for the recent designation of federally-owned lands as the San Juan Islands
Another Successful Fifth Season for Farm to Cafeteria
Geri Turnoy and Jim Wilde from Lowe's help pit the many plums harvested for 5th Season By Madie Murray “Fifth Season” on Orcas Island is when we gather as much abundant fresh summer
Orcas Montessori School’s Solar System is Providing Green Power!
Montessori Director Teresa Chocano and n Jason Williams of Artisan Electic review energy production on the system's meters. By Tina Whitman, Science Director, Friends of the San Juans [On Friday, Sept. 13] the
Marine Science Sensor Missing
From Russel Barsh The nonprofit conservation lab Kwiaht, parent organization for the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory, is offering a $200 reward for the return or recovery of a sensor that was removed last month
Guest Column: Transfer Station’s Unsung Heroes Praised
By Errol Speed I have had the great privilege in recent weeks to work in close quarters with the longtime operators of the Orcas Transfer Station, Ronni Silva and Robert Hammermeister. Their mastery of
Garden Club Meeting: “Fall, the Forgotten Season”
The Garden Club's 2013-14 season begins with a talk on autumn plants Wednesday, September 18 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center By Jan Jacobsen "Plants to Carry the Garden Through Fall" The Orcas
Letter to the Editor: Common Sense Alliance Responds to CAO Ruling
Dear San Juan County Neighbors and Friends, Three days of hearings in Friday Harbor before the Growth Management Hearings Board (“Hearings Board”) on the San Juan County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (“CAO”) culminated in a decision
Marine Advisory Group Offers Citizen Science Training Workshop
Friday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sept. 21 at Camp Orkila From San Juan County Marine Resources Advisory Committee Are you serious about protecting our shorelines? Do you want to learn more about our marine environments?
Shoreline Master Program Update
from Colin Maycock, AICP The County Council’s first touch on the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update with is scheduled to be held 10 am on September 16, 2013. The SMP regulates development and activities located
Great Island Grown Festival, Coming to an Island Near You
October 1-13, All Islands Pear in the Boat logo - the symbol of the rich agricultural heritage and historic orchards of the island archipelago. Bountiful farms, stunning pastoral landscapes and superb local food…that’s
Two Free Opportunities to See and Learn About Salmon
Sustaining Salmon in a Rapidly Urbanizing Environment A Presentation by LLTK Executive Director Jacques White Thursday 9/12 @ Orcas Center | 6:30 p.m. Glenwood Springs Salmon Hatchery Open House Sunday 9/15 @ Glenwood Springs Salmon
County Prosecutor Comments on CAO Ruling
Growth Board Ruling Requires New Look at Buffers for Critical Areas By Stan Matthews, County Internet and Information Manager The Growth Management Hearings Board says more work is needed to protect critical areas in the
